This paper provides an overview of the findings as it relates to the leadership styles of public school principals and the work performance and morale of school employees. The paper reveals the characteristics of school principals that contribute to the commitment levels of school employees. The paper also offers the motivational factors that public school principals utilize to increase the work performance and morale of school staff members. From the results within the study it was revealed that the work performance and morale of staff members (p value. 00) is significantly influenced by the leadership style of public school principals. Furthermore, it was revealed that communication, relationships, open-mindedness, approachability, enjoyment of education, and being knowledgeable in the education field as an explanation of the characteristics of principals that play a role in the commitment of school staff. Additionally, it was discovered from study results that accountability and recognition were considered motivational factors that attribute to the work performance and the morale of school staff. Based on the results of the study it can be implied that school improvements is hinged on the premises of public school principals' leadership style and the work performances and morale of school staff members. Finally, as a result of the findings it was recommended that additional research be conducted on the leadership style of school principals and work performance and the morale of school employees to include a larger sample size and span to more school districts within a given geographic area.